Official System: Brunei E-Arrival Card — Immigration and National Registration System (INRS)
2026 Quick Answer
All foreign nationals (including tourists, business visitors, social/professional visit pass holders, foreign diplomats, and Brunei Green IC foreign resident cardholders) entering OR departing Brunei Darussalam by air, land, or sea. Travelers must submit the Brunei E-Arrival Card — Immigration and National Registration System (INRS) (Prior to arrival/departure (within 3 days before arrival for BruHealth declaration)). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Form 19 (Borang 19) Disembarkation / Embarkation Card.
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Brunei so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 3-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Prior to arrival/departure (within 3 days before arrival for BruHealth declaration) | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Brunei E-Arrival Card — Immigration and National Registration System (INRS) with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your INRS E-Arrival confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Brunei arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify INRS E-Arrival completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: Made mandatory on February 9, 2023 by the Department of Immigration and National Registration (Jabatan Imigresen dan Pendaftaran Kebangsaan — JIPK), Ministry of Home Affairs, under Section 26 of the Immigration Act (Chapter 17).
Compliance tip: Covers BOTH Arrival AND Departure in a single combined declaration across all 8 Brunei Control Posts (1 Air, 4 Land, 3 Sea) and replaces paper Form 19 (`Borang 19`).
Compliance tip: Brunei Foreign Residents holding a Green IC (`Kad Pengenalan Pintar Hijau`) ARE NOT EXEMPT—they must submit the E-Arrival Card on every entry/exit trip and enter their Green IC number in `Foreign Identity Card No`.
Compliance tip: Every submission generates a unique 20-character Travel Card Reference Number (`TC-YYMMDD-XXXXXX-XXXXXX`, e.g., `TC-251015-032631-034625`) and QR code, and allows up to 5 cards per registered INRS user account (`Page 3420` / `Page 3422`).
Eligible Passports: Automated e-Gates at Brunei International Airport (BWN) are designated primarily for Brunei Citizens (Yellow IC) and Permanent Residents (Purple IC) aged 12+. Foreign nationals clear through staffed JIPK Immigration counters where officers scan their passport and INRS Travel Card (`TC-...`) QR code.
How Airport Clearance Works: Automated e-Gates at Brunei International Airport (BWN) are designated primarily for Brunei Citizens (Yellow IC) and Permanent Residents (Purple IC) aged 12+. Foreign nationals clear through staffed JIPK Immigration counters where officers scan their passport and INRS Travel Card (`TC-...`) QR code.
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWN | Brunei International Airport — Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei (BWN / LTAB) | Air | Primary international air gateway; uses Arrival Flight No. and Departure Flight No. |
| BN-2 | Sungai Tujoh Control Post (Belait District — Border with Miri, Sarawak) | Land | Supports INRS E-Arrival Card (Vehicle Registration No.) and CaPSeC Cross-Border Pass |
| BN-3 | Kuala Lurah Control Post (Brunei-Muara District — Border with Tedungan/Limbang, Sarawak) | Land | Supports INRS E-Arrival Card (Vehicle Registration No.) and CaPSeC Cross-Border Pass |
| BN-4 | Ujung Jalan Control Post (Temburong District — Border with Pandaruan/Limbang, Sarawak) | Land | Supports INRS E-Arrival Card (Vehicle Registration No.) and CaPSeC Cross-Border Pass |
| BN-5 | Labu Control Post (Temburong District — Border with Mengkalap/Lawas, Sarawak) | Land | Supports INRS E-Arrival Card (Vehicle Registration No.) and CaPSeC Cross-Border Pass |
| BN-6 | Serasa Ferry Terminal (Brunei-Muara District — Ferries to/from Labuan, Malaysia) | Sea | Supports INRS E-Arrival Card (Arrival/Departure Vessel Name) |
| BN-7 | Muara Port & Kuala Belait Wharf Control Posts | Sea | Supports INRS E-Arrival Card for cruise vessels and commercial shipping |
Enter your passport details (must have at least 6 months validity), Brunei accommodation, currency carried, and both your arrival and departure transport details (flight number, vehicle license plate, or ferry name).
Once approved by the INRS portal, receive your unique 20-character Travel Card No. and printable PDF confirmation by email.
Show your passport and INRS E-Arrival Card QR code / Travel Card reference to the immigration officer at Brunei International Airport, Sungai Tujoh / Kuala Lurah / Ujung Jalan / Labu land borders, or Serasa Ferry Terminal.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Asia-Pacific):
Made mandatory on February 9, 2023 by the Department of Immigration and National Registration (Jabatan Imigresen dan Pendaftaran Kebangsaan — JIPK), Ministry of Home Affairs, under Section 26 of the Immigration Act (Chapter 17). Covers BOTH Arrival AND Departure in a single combined declaration across all 8 Brunei Control Posts (1 Air, 4 Land, 3 Sea) and replaces paper Form 19 (`Borang 19`). Brunei Foreign Residents holding a Green IC (`Kad Pengenalan Pintar Hijau`) ARE NOT EXEMPT—they must submit the E-Arrival Card on every entry/exit trip and enter their Green IC number in `Foreign Identity Card No`. Every submission generates a unique 20-character Travel Card Reference Number (`TC-YYMMDD-XXXXXX-XXXXXX`, e.g., `TC-251015-032631-034625`) and QR code, and allows up to 5 cards per registered INRS user account (`Page 3420` / `Page 3422`). Enforces a strict 6-month minimum passport validity rule (`passport_expiry_date >= planned_date_of_arrival + 6 months`) and requires `passport_no` to be strictly alphanumeric without spaces or hyphens. Both the Arrival Transport block (`arrival_flight_no` vs. `arrival_vehicle_registration_no` vs. `arrival_vessel_name`) and the Departure Transport block (`departure_flight_no` vs. `departure_vehicle_registration_no` vs. `departure_vessel_name`) enforce strict 1-of-3 mutual exclusivity. Includes mandatory monetary declaration fields (`money_carried_amount` and `money_carried_currency`; travelers carrying > BND $15,000 or equivalent must also file a Physical Currency and Bearer Negotiable Instruments declaration with AMBD/RCED) and a 6-day Yellow Fever travel history question (`visited_africa_or_south_america_last_6_days`).
Yes. The INRS E-Arrival Card replaces paper Form 19 (Borang 19) for both disembarkation and embarkation. You provide both your Planned Date of Arrival and Planned Date of Departure (along with your arrival and departure flight, vehicle, or vessel) on the same form.
Yes. Only Brunei Citizens (Yellow IC) and Permanent Residents (Purple IC) are exempt. Green IC holders are classified as foreign nationals and must submit an E-Arrival Card for every trip, entering their Green IC number in the Foreign Identity Card No. field.
If you are entering Brunei to visit or stay, you must submit the E-Arrival Card (entering your vehicle license plate under Arrival/Departure Vehicle Registration No.) in addition to the CaPSeC Cross-Border Vehicle Pass (`exitentry.mofe.gov.bn`). Only same-day through-transit commuters between Sarawak/Sabah territories who do not stay overnight in Brunei are exempt from the E-Arrival Card.
Brunei Immigration strictly enforces a 6-month minimum passport validity rule. Your passport expiration date must be at least 6 months later than your Planned Date of Arrival.
No. For the Arrival block, you must fill in exactly one transport field (Flight No., Vehicle Registration No., or Vessel Name) and leave the other two blank. The same rule applies to the Departure block, though you may arrive by one mode (e.g., ferry) and depart by another (e.g., flight).